G.B.S. Crews

August 1, 1864
Appointed: August 8, 1865 June 25, 1866, to November 1, 1867

G.B.S. Crews served as sheriff during a time when county, state and local
government were in a significant transition. He was elected on August 1, 1864, but on
August 8, 1865, he was appointed by Governor A.J. Hamilton. His commission was later
revoked.

Documents show that all county administrations tenured by southern sympathizers
were suspended.

Two years later on June 25, 1866, he was elected for a second term and served
until November 1, 1867, when his he was removed from office by General J.J. Reynolds
Special Order #195.